X1 Carbon vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X1 Carbon and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose X1 Carbon if maximum colors matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if price matters more.
| Parameter |
X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1250 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.13 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 7 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 256 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | 16 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Maximum colors: X1 Carbon 16 vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — X1 Carbon wins (+220%)
- Price: X1 Carbon 1150 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+40%)
- Closed chamber: X1 Carbon yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Work area: X1 Carbon 256×256 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — X1 Carbon wins (+25%)
- Maximum Z height: X1 Carbon 256 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — X1 Carbon wins (+16%)
Which one to choose
Choose X1 Carbon if…
you value maximum colors, closed chamber and work area.
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value price and max bed temperature.
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